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Walk in Colmar

A stroll through downtown Colmar to discover all aspects of this beautiful Alsatian city.

Colmar is a picturesque town in the historic Alsace region of eastern France. Known for its colourful half-timbered houses, picturesque canals and medieval atmosphere, Colmar attracts visitors from all over the world. Colmar is also renowned for its delicious food and wine tradition. Visitors can sample Alsatian specialities in the town's many restaurants and brasseries. In addition to its medieval charm, Colmar is home to several interesting museums, including the famous Musée Unterlinden, which houses a collection of religious art and ancient paintings, and the Musée Bartholdi, dedicated to the life and work of the famous Alsatian sculptor Auguste Bartholdi.

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Duration: 4 h.
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The old customs house

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The old customs house
The main building was completed in 1840. It was through this building that all imported and exported goods passed.

The tanners' district

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The tanners' district
As in Strasbourg, the presence of canals and water favored the development of tanneries.

Along the banks of the Lauch

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Along the banks of the Lauch
The banks of the Lauch in Colmar offer a tranquil escape in the heart of this charming Alsatian town. The Lauch is a small river that meanders through Colmar's historic centre, creating a picturesque and peaceful setting in which to stroll and relax.

Little Venice

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Little Venice
The district is commonly called little Venice. One understands at once why with these houses and these channels.

Alsatian house in the center of Colmar

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Alsatian house in the center of Colmar
The center of Colmar is very beautiful and typically Alsatian.

The House of Heads

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The House of Heads
This building, erected in 1609, takes its name from the large number of sculpted heads adorning its façade. Today, it houses the Colmar Wine Exchange. The statue of the cooper crowning the building was created by Bartholdi, the famous Colmar sculptor best known for creating the Statue of Liberty. Bartholdi was born in Colmar, and his museum is also open to visitors.

The Issenheim Altarpiece

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The Issenheim Altarpiece
Here is the jewel of the Unterlinden museum : the Issenheim altarpiece. The whole room is occupied by these painted panels which fit into each other. These very paintings are still difficult to understand for the uninitiated.

Cake moulds in the museum

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Cake moulds in the museum
The museum exhibits typical Alsatian objects like these Kougelhopf molds.

An Alsatian piece

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An Alsatian piece
The museum has several different sections. One of these sections shows aspects of Alsatian life and culture. This is the most interesting part of the museum.

The convent turned museum in Colmar

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The convent turned museum in Colmar
The Unterlinden Museum is located in a beautiful former convent, which was attached to the Dominican order. In 1849 the convent was saved from demolition and the city decided to transform it into a museum.

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